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Château Lafite-Rothschild 2005
Château Lafite-Rothschild 2005


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Château Lafite-Rothschild 2005


Bordeaux Red Blends

from Pauillac, France - Bordeaux

red wine
collectible wine
Wine Enthusiast 99 point ratingWine Enthusiast 99 point rating
Wine Spectator 98 point ratingWine Spectator 98 point rating
The Wine Advocate 98 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 98 point rating
Wine & Spirits 98 point ratingWine & Spirits 98 point rating
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2006
The Wine Advocate 2006 97 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2006 97 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 2006 96 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2006 96 point rating
Wine Spectator 2006 95 point ratingWine Spectator 2006 95 point rating
2004
The Wine Advocate 2004 95 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2004 95 point rating
Wine & Spirits 2004 95 point ratingWine & Spirits 2004 95 point rating
Wine Spectator 2004 93 point ratingWine Spectator 2004 93 point rating
2003
The Wine Advocate 2003 100 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2003 100 point rating
Wine Spectator 2003 96 point ratingWine Spectator 2003 96 point rating
2002
Wine Spectator 2002 95 point ratingWine Spectator 2002 95 point rating
The Wine Advocate 2002 94 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2002 94 point rating
2001
Wine Spectator 2001 96 point ratingWine Spectator 2001 96 point rating
The Wine Advocate 2001 94 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2001 94 point rating
2000
Wine Spectator 2000 100 point ratingWine Spectator 2000 100 point rating
The Wine Advocate 2000 100 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2000 100 point rating
1999
Wine Spectator 1999 95 point ratingWine Spectator 1999 95 point rating
The Wine Advocate 1999 95 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 1999 95 point rating
International Wine Cellar 1999 91 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 1999 91 point rating
1998
The Wine Advocate 1998 98 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 1998 98 point rating
International Wine Cellar 1998 94 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 1998 94 point rating
1997
Wine & Spirits 1997 94 point ratingWine & Spirits 1997 94 point rating
1996
The Wine Advocate 1996 100 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 1996 100 point rating
Wine Spectator 1996 96 point ratingWine Spectator 1996 96 point rating
1982
The Wine Advocate 1982 100 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 1982 100 point rating
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winemaker's notes:

2005 was the fourth consecutive year to have a deficit in rainfall, but the drought began very early, at the end of May, which allowed the vine to adapt itself by reducing its leaves. The very hot weather in June and July gave way to progressively cooler weather in August and the cool nights allowed good acidity levels to be maintained, resulting in slow steady ripening. A year of atypical weather but in the end ideal for the production of healthy, very ripe grapes with wonderful freshness.

Deep color. An intense, delicate, subtle and complex nose. Very neat and regular on the palate upon attack leading to volume and a nicely round structure. Immensely powerful, great length, density and elegance.

critical acclaim:

"Made in an ethereal style, the 2005 Lafite is composed of nearly 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, just under 11% Merlot, and a tiny fraction of Petit Verdot (representing only 40% of the total harvest). It is a deep, structured, linear style of Lafite Rothschild that is in total contrast to the opulence and extravagant richness of the 2003 and the bold, dramatic power of the 2000. The dense ruby/plum/purple-tinged 2005 offers up scents of graphite, flowers, crushed rocks, and loads of berry fruit. Medium-bodied and sweet with high tannin, it represents the quintessentially elegant style of Bordeaux. Another brilliant effort made under the auspices of administrator Charles Chevalier, it should be at its finest between 2015-2050+. 94-98 Points "

98 Points

The Wine Advocate

"Delivers blackberry, dried porcini, tobacco and licorice aromas. Full-bodied, with layers of velvety tannins and loads of dark chocolate, cigar box, currant, berry and mineral. The finish is long, with a coffee, almost meaty, aftertaste. Very beautiful and balanced. Best after 2013."

98 Points

Wine Spectator

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